2010 Polar Bear Run - March 6 - Bay Area/N Central Valley

[mkiisupra]

Time to go for a new type of Polar Bear Run!! Plans subject to minor changes, check back for final details!!

It's that time again, for the Modesto Annual Polar Bear Run. It is about 150 miles or so round trip, usually back in the Modesto area by 4:00. This is the 22nd Run, I have organized the last 7 since the passing of its originator, Paul Smith. I have in the past run most of the original 'legs' of Paul's runs heading towards the Sierra foothills. This year, to mix it up a bit, I have parted with tradition a bit and plan a run towards Del Puerto Canyon Rd and Mines Rd, and Livermore.

We'll meet on Sat, the 6th of mar. at The Chevron/Starbucks on Kansas Ave, right off HWY 99 (west side of overpass), in Modesto. Show up at 8:30 a.m. We will get organized, and take off at or around 9:00 a.m. (Tops are optional) This year we will head over to Patterson, up to The Junction/or Livermore/Winery for lunch (still undecided, will make test run to figure out), with a couple of stops to kick tires and for relief.

Please remember to bring a dish and/or something for the Pot-Luck lunch. Bring your own plates, face wipers, & silverware/plastic knives& forks. Bring a bottle of red wine or other beverage for your enjoyment. If we end up at The Junction, there is a nice selection of beverages and 'bar food' for mid-day refueling, so bringing food may be less of a concern this year. DONT LET THE POT LUCK ASPECT HOLD YOU BACK, THERE ARE ALWAYS EXTRAS. Though you may have to fight for the wine...

Keep an eye on the weather that week for latest details and planning. A nice warm jacket in the car doesn't take up much room.

We will have some magnets for your fridge or toolbox, keeping it simple this year! Come on out for a fun run!

Hope to see you on Saturday, March 6!



Eric Gillis
Modesto Datsun Roadsters

[pletch]

I was able to attend a run a few years back and it was fun. I plan on attending this year as long I can trust my most recent engine changes.

[anomaly]

If the new to me 69 is up for the drive, I am definitely there!

[mkiisupra]

Datsun Folks- WEEKEND AFTER NEXT!!



Although the idea of any snow is rare, and yes, maybe the event is a misnomer, but we are still going out!!


We'll meet on Saturday, the 6th of Mar. at The Chevron/Starbucks on Kansas Ave,
right off HWY 99 (west side of overpass), in Modesto. Show up at 8:30 a.m. We
will get organized, and take off at or around 9:00 a.m. (Tops are optional)
This year we will head over to Patterson, up to The Junction for lunch, with a couple of stops to kick tires and for relief.


Please ask any questions, I have already gotten a couple of confirmations, should be a good run, we'll come back via through Patterson Pass and along the secondary roads back to Ripon/Jack Tone Rd/HWY 99 to finish. Any bay area folks, come on out join up and leave when you like! Do not hesitate to bring out other types of cars! We like the Roadsters of course, but the 510s, Zcars, A-H 3000, even the 'Vettes are just as welcome!



Eric Gillis

Modesto Datsun Roadsters

[mkiisupra]

UPDATE EVERYONE!!


Thanks for all the replies, due to impending bucket dumping rain, we will POSTPONE the Polar Bear Run one week.


The new date will be MARCH 13, 2010. Sorry for the inconvience. However, I did just spend last Saturday at Drift School/Practice in the pouring rain. Although that works for a Supra, not so much for the Roadsters. Check photo out from las weekend by photog Kurt Wong.


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While the prospect of dancing around in the wet is one thing, the fun we have on this run would be severely curtailed by the pouring rain. Showers, washouts, even foothill snow hasn't stopped the Run in the past. However, I feel that there may be more folks in attendance next weekend. Please keep the flames to a minimum,


Sorry for any replanning, I apologize if anyone cannot be there next weekend who were planning on being there originally.


Same place, same time, different Saturday. Pass the word for any who won't get this.


Eric G
Modesto Datsun Roadsters

[pletch]

Eric,
Are you planning a polar bear run this year?

[Garm]

^ Good question!

[mkiisupra]

Eric,
Are you planning a polar bear run this year?

No Polar Bear Run this year...

Sounds like the March 31st gig is just what the Datsun Dr. ordered! I will try to make the bay area/Diablo run this month, but organizing an event in the central valley may be a thing of the past, there was little to no interest from locals participating in a 'fun run.'

Eric G